Last Wednesday's Setback
In their last Wednesday's match, the Golden Hurricane faced a tough defeat. They lost a close one but unfortunately, the loss was more commanding as they were handed a 76-55 punch to the gut by Okla. State. This recent loss against the Cowboys marked their third consecutive lost matchup, indicating a challenging period for them.During the game, Tulsa struggled to work together as they managed only eight assists while their opponents, Okla. State, posted 18. This lack of teamwork was evident and affected their performance on the court.
The Golden Hurricane now have a losing record at 4-5 and will be looking to turn things around in this upcoming match.
Southern U.'s Victory
On Saturday, Southern U. knew the odds they were up against but they didn't let it deter them. They managed to escape with a 73-70 victory over La. Tech, making it a nail-biting encounter.Multiple players from Southern U. had solid performances, with Jordan Johnson standing out. He had 21 points plus five rebounds and four steals, and also posted a 45.5% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest since November 2023. Joe Manning was another key player, going 8 for 11 and scoring 21 points.
This victory ended a five-game drought for Southern U. on the road dating back to last season, and they now stand at 3-4.
Rebounding Battle
Rebounding is expected to play a crucial role in this contest. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane has been smashing the glass this season, averaging 38.3 rebounds per game. However, Southern U. is not far behind as they have been averaging 39.1 rebounds per game.Both teams will be battling to corral missed shots, and it will be interesting to see if one team can gain an edge in this aspect. The outcome of the game may depend on how well they can control the rebounds and use them to their advantage.